As of the close of 2024, I’m getting ready to catalog the 2024 additions to the Foundation library.   This last summer I finished catalogging the collect as of the close of 2023 both in the card catalog and in digital format.  In 2023, the Foundations Library stands as an extraordinary collection of materials designed to support and inspire humanity’s future. Its two central collections—the Transhuman Collection and the Civilization Collection—serve as vital repositories for the preservation and dissemination of knowledge in fields crucial to human progress and survival. Located near Seattle, this private library is an evolving project, originally established in the Transhuman House and set to relocate to the new Transhuman House when it opens in 2025.

Origins and Evolution

The Foundations Library began as an idea: a space where knowledge essential to humanity’s future would be gathered, preserved, and made accessible to scholars, enthusiasts, and visionaries. Initially hosted at the Transhuman House in Provo Utah, the library has since grown to include rare and out-of-print works, an extensive “physical” card catalog, and unique resources that can only be accessed on-site.

The private location near Seattle, opened in 2023, provides a secure home for the growing collections. It is open for private tours by appointment, offering visitors a glimpse into some of the most intriguing works ever assembled on the themes of transhumanism and civilizational resilience.

The Transhuman Collection

At the heart of the Foundations Library is the Transhuman Collection, an unparalleled repository of materials exploring transhumanism. This collection spans rare works, signed editions, and one-of-a-kind items, such as:

  • Out-of-Print Works by FM-2030: Featuring signed copies of the visionary’s writings, these are treasured pieces offering insight into transhumanism’s early ideals.
  • The Foundation Codex: A unique and exclusive resource, the Codex outlines the framework for creating and using religion centered on the preservation of knowledge in a post-apocalyptic world. This document, available only for on-site study, is a testament to the collection’s focus on the fusion of innovation and tradition to preserve knowledge.
  • Uncatalogued Material: A substantial backlog of new acquisitions awaits indexing, promising to expand the collection with even more groundbreaking ideas and historical significance.

The Civilization Collection

Complementing the forward-looking Transhuman Collection is the Civilization Collection, dedicated to the practical and philosophical aspects of rebuilding civilization from the ground up. This collection emphasizes the preservation of essential skills, knowledge, and cultural touchstones necessary for humanity to thrive in the event of societal collapse.

It includes:

  • Guides on self-sufficiency and survivalism.
  • Manuals for engineering, agriculture, and medicine.
  • Books outlining rebuilding technology from the Stone Age forward from scratch.
  • Philosophical treatises on governance and ethics in rebuilding societies.

The Civilization Collection is a blueprint for starting anew, providing tools and inspiration for creating resilient, sustainable communities and as a bulwark to prevent the loss of civilization.

The Move to the New Transhuman House

With plans to relocate in 2025, the library is preparing to move into the new Transhuman House. This move is expected to further enhance the library’s capabilities, offering a more expansive space for its growing collections and the integration of digital cataloging technologies to complement its traditional card catalog.

Visiting the Foundations Library

The Foundations Library is currently available for private tours by appointment. Its location near Seattle provides a serene setting for exploring its treasures. Whether you are a researcher, a transhumanist, or simply curious about the future of humanity, the Foundations Library offers a rare opportunity to engage with the ideas shaping our world and the next.

With its roots firmly planted in the ideals of knowledge preservation and human progress, the Foundations Library is poised to inspire generations to come.

Contact me at pieseczek@hotmail.com 

here is the public spreadsheet of the collection as of 2023:  LibraryContents_2023_public